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Back in stock! We missed you. Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Banks County, GA, saved by 4 generations of Violet Brady Westbrook’s family. Introduced 2009 by SESE. A rainbow of seed colors - cream, beige, red-brown, and violet-purple, with speckles and swirls. Small seeds have great flavor, good fresh or dried. 3-5 in. pods. Certified Organic Heirloom Especially well-suited to the South-East From Small Farms Good Disease and drought resistant 80-90 days to bloom Instructions - Limas need warm soils, so wait to direct sow until at least 2 weeks after the last frost. Plant seeds 2-3 in. apart, thinning to 4-6 in. Be sure the soil is well drained. Limas can be used fresh when beans fill the pod, or they can be left to dry in the pod to be used as dried beans. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

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Back in stock! We missed you. Southern Exposure Seed Exchange -  Banks County, GA, saved by 4 generations of Violet Brady Westbrook’s family. Introduced 2009 by SESE. A rainbow of seed colors - cream, beige, red-brown, and violet-purple, with speckles and swirls. Small seeds have great flavor, good fresh or dried. 3-5 in. pods.
<ul>
<li>Certified Organic </li>
<li>Heirloom </li>
<li>Especially well-suited to the South-East </li>
<li>From Small Farms </li>
<li>Good Disease and drought resistant </li>
<li>80-90 days to bloom</li>
</ul>
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Instructions - Limas need warm soils, so wait to direct sow until at least 2 weeks after the last frost. 
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Plant seeds 2-3 in. apart, thinning to 4-6 in. Be sure the soil is well drained. 
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Limas can be used fresh when beans fill the pod, or they can be left to dry in the pod to be used as dried beans.
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Violet's Multicolored Butterbeans Pole Lima Bean, Organic

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Christmas Lima - Also knowns as Large Speckled Calico, this variety was first cultivated in the United States around 1840 and produces beautiful, quarter-sized, fat white seeds with maroon spots and swirls. It has a rich flavor and can be used as shell lima bean or dry bean. Heavy yields, bears even during extreme heat. Pole habit, 75-100 dys. Pole bean Large Maroon and White Speckled Seeds Performs well in extreme heat Shelling and Dry bean 75-100 days Instructions : Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun. Direct Seed 2" apart Planting Depth 1" Rows Apart: 36-48" Full Sun

Christmas Lima - Also knowns as Large Speckled Calico, this variety was first cultivated in the United States around 1840 and produces beautiful, quarter-sized, fat white seeds with maroon spots and swirls.  It has a rich flavor and can be used as shell lima bean or dry bean.  Heavy yields, bears even during extreme heat. Pole habit, 75-100 dys. 
<ul>
<li>Pole bean</li>
<li>Large Maroon and White Speckled Seeds</li>
<li>Performs well in extreme heat</li>
<li>Shelling and Dry bean</li>
<li>75-100 days </li>
</ul>
Instructions :
Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun. 
<ul>
<li>Direct Seed 2" apart</li>
<li>Planting Depth 1"</li>
<li>Rows Apart: 36-48"</li>
<li>Full Sun</li>
</ul>

Christmas Pole Lima Bean, 1840 Heirloom

25 Seeds - Firefly Farm

Seedsavers Packet - 40 Seeds

250 Seeds (.51 lbs) - Firefly Farm

500 Seeds (1.05 lbs) - Firefly Farm

Our supply is almost done for 2026, hurry nowto secure your seeds. Firefly Farm & Mercantile - Sieva Lima, aka Carolina Lima or Small White Lima. This lima is our most popular lima we offer. Folks love the rich butter bean flavor. The vines will reach 10' and on our 6' fence we tend to trim them to 7' so it spurs them into bean production a little quicker since our farm is in a valley. Our stock will be limited in 2026 as we partner with small farms to grow the stock we need to meet our gardeners' needs. The cool nights help to ripen the seed so it is happy up north but must be started right away once it is warm enough. Sieva is very productive and those in zones 6-10 will enjoy long harvests while those in zones 5 and cooler weather will need to maximize their harvest by ensuring proper watering and excellent soil for them to grow in. Characteristics: Good for the North and Great for the South Most Popular Lima We Offer Pole Lima bean Small white seeds 75 - 90 days 25 seeds or enough to do 10-12' of fence. Instructions: Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun. Direct Seed 2-3" apart or 6" apart if you want to skip thinning. We hold a few seeds back in case we have any gaps. Planting Depth 1" Rows Apart: 48-72" or we just run them down our fence line. Full Sun

Our supply is almost done for 2026, hurry nowto secure your seeds. 
 Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile -  Sieva Lima, aka Carolina Lima or Small White Lima. This lima is our most popular lima we offer. Folks love the rich butter bean flavor. The vines will reach 10' and on our 6' fence we tend to trim them to 7' so it spurs them into bean production a little quicker since our farm is in a valley. 
Our stock will be limited in 2026 as we partner with small farms to grow the stock we need to meet our gardeners' needs. The cool nights help to ripen the seed so it is happy up north but must be started right away once it is warm enough. Sieva is very productive and those in zones 6-10 will enjoy long harvests while those in zones 5 and cooler  weather will need to maximize their harvest by ensuring proper watering and excellent soil for them to grow in. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Good for the North and Great for the South</li>
<li>Most Popular Lima We Offer</li>
<li>Pole Lima bean</li>
<li>Small white seeds</li>
<li>75 - 90 days</li>
<li>25 seeds or enough to do 10-12' of fence.</li>
</ul>
Instructions: 
Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun. 
Direct Seed 2-3" apart or 6" apart if you want to skip thinning. We hold a few seeds back in case we have any gaps. 
Planting Depth 1"
Rows Apart: 48-72" or we just run them down our fence line. 
Full Sun

Sieva Lima Bean, 1700's Heirloom

Firefly Farm Mini-Packet - 10 Seeds

Firefly Farm Packet - 25 Seeds

We love having this pure white lima bean, especially since Seiva Pole Beans are not available this year. Dwarf Sieva or Henderson Lima Beans were brought to market by 1889 by Peter Henderson Company of New York. It is quite disease resistance and is the same creamy limas that folks love about Sievas (just a little shorter) Bush habit, 60-75 days. Characteristics: Bush bean Seeds are white and small Disease resistant Shelling and Dry bean 60-75 days 1/2 ounce of seeds per packet Instructions - Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun. Direct Seed 2" apart Planting Depth 1" Rows Apart: 36-48" Full Sun

We love having this pure white lima bean, especially since Seiva Pole Beans are not available this year.  Dwarf Sieva or Henderson Lima Beans were brought to market by 1889 by Peter Henderson Company of New York. It is quite disease resistance and is the same creamy limas that folks love about Sievas (just a little shorter)  Bush habit, 60-75 days. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Bush bean</li>
<li>Seeds are white and small</li>
<li>Disease resistant</li>
<li>Shelling and Dry bean</li>
<li>60-75 days</li>
<li>1/2 ounce of seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
Instructions -
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Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun. 
Direct Seed 2" apart
Planting Depth 1"
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Rows Apart: 36-48"
Full Sun

Henderson Bush Lima Bean, 1889 Heirloom - Organic and Conventional Available

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Organic 1/2oz of 30 seeds

Seedsaver's Exchange - Conventional (~40 seeds)

The Seed Savers Exchange - Easternshore Butterbean is a lima bean. This is a new one for me so I am going to have to wait until Seedsavers releases more information. 50 seeds per packet Instructions - Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun. Direct Seed 2" apart Planting Depth 1" Rows Apart: 36-48" Full Sun

The Seed Savers Exchange - Easternshore Butterbean is a lima bean. This is a new one for me so I am going to have to wait until Seedsavers releases more information. 
<ul>
<li>50 seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
Instructions -
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Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun. 
<ul>
<li>Direct Seed 2" apart</li>
<li>Planting Depth 1"</li>
<li>Rows Apart: 36-48"</li>
<li>Full Sun</li>
</ul>
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Eastern Shore Butterbean, Lima, Heirloom

This beloved lima is not being offered in 2026. We enjoyed eating it so much we did not save much seed so we will grow it for others to enjoy this year. The Seed Savers Exchange - Seed Savers Exchange staff gave this vigorously climbing lima bean top marks! Its sweet, moist, and juicy beans have a distinctive, buttery taste and a smooth, creamy texture. Seed Savers Exchange received this variety in 1994 from William Rastetter of Indiana, who in turn acquired it sometime before 1968 from a friend named Flossie (Canfield) Drake, also of Indiana. These lima beans were likely grown by Flossie's mother, Margaret (Mendel) Canfield, in Dearborn County, Indiana, in the late 1800s. This variety matured late when grown at SSE's Heritage Farm in northeast Iowa. Pole habitat. 60-79 days. Organic. 50 seeds per packet Instructions - Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun. Direct Seed 2" apart Planting Depth 1" Rows Apart: 36-48" Full Sun

This beloved lima is not being offered in 2026. We enjoyed eating it so much we did not save much seed so we will grow it for others to enjoy this year. 
The Seed Savers Exchange - Seed Savers Exchange staff gave this vigorously climbing lima bean top marks! Its sweet, moist, and juicy beans have a distinctive, buttery taste and a smooth, creamy texture. Seed Savers Exchange received this variety in 1994 from William Rastetter of Indiana, who in turn acquired it sometime before 1968 from a friend named Flossie (Canfield) Drake, also of Indiana. These lima beans were likely grown by Flossie's mother, Margaret (Mendel) Canfield, in Dearborn County, Indiana, in the late 1800s. This variety matured late when grown at SSE's Heritage Farm in northeast Iowa. Pole habitat. 60-79 days. Organic.
<ul>
<li>50 seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
Instructions -
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Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun. 
<ul>
<li>Direct Seed 2" apart</li>
<li>Planting Depth 1"</li>
<li>Rows Apart: 36-48"</li>
<li>Full Sun</li>
</ul>
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German Butterbean, Lima, 1800's Heirloom

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Ready to harvest in 60 days, immerse yourself in the vintage charm of this 1941 variety, carefully selected from Henderson Bush. A beloved classic, renowned for its concentrated pod set ideal for canning and freezing. Easy to cultivate, it boasts a delightful combination of good flavor and texture. Bearing resemblance to Henderson Bush, this variant features 3-4 medium seeds per pod. Notably, it outshines with earlier maturity, shorter 18-inch plants, and light green seeds. Certified Organic Heirloom 3-4 medium-sized light green seeds per pod 80-90 days to bloom 14 grams or ~30 Seeds Instructions - Limas need warm soils, so wait to direct sow until at least 2 weeks after the last frost. Plant seeds 2-3 in. apart, thinning to 4-6 in. Be sure the soil is well drained. Limas can be used fresh when beans fill the pod, or they can be left to dry in the pod to be used as dried beans. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

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Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Ready to harvest in 60 days, immerse yourself in the vintage charm of this 1941 variety, carefully selected from Henderson Bush. A beloved classic, renowned for its concentrated pod set ideal for canning and freezing. Easy to cultivate, it boasts a delightful combination of good flavor and texture. Bearing resemblance to Henderson Bush, this variant features 3-4 medium seeds per pod. Notably, it outshines with earlier maturity, shorter 18-inch plants, and light green seeds. 
<ul>
<li>Certified Organic </li>
<li>Heirloom </li>
<li>3-4 medium-sized light green seeds per pod 
</li>
<li>80-90 days to bloom</li>
<li>14 grams or ~30 Seeds</li>
</ul>
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Instructions - Limas need warm soils, so wait to direct sow until at least 2 weeks after the last frost. <meta charset="utf-8">Plant seeds 2-3 in. apart, thinning to 4-6 in. Be sure the soil is well drained. <meta charset="utf-8">Limas can be used fresh when beans fill the pod, or they can be left to dry in the pod to be used as dried beans.
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Thorogreen Bush Lima Bean, Organic (2024 only low inventory)

Potawatomi Lima Bean - A vigorous and heavy producer. In our zone 4 garden we plenty to eat and plenty to raise for seed. If you want to try limas for the first time, this would be one of my top choices. We grow this variety in our heirloom gardens at Firefly Farm & Mercantile in Cashton, Wisconsin. The Potawatomi lima was stewarded by the Potawatomi Nations of Kansas. They are one of the top limas for the north. They can be braised, boiled, or sauted fresh. They always provide us with creamy and delicious dishes. Characteristics: Good for the North and Great for the South Prolific producer Pole Lima bean 85 days for eating, 105 for dried 10 or 25 seeds or enough to do 10-12' of fence Instructions: Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun. Direct Seed 2-3" apart or 6" apart if you want to skip thinning. We hold a few seeds back in case we have any gaps. Planting Depth 1" Rows Apart: 48-72" or we just run them down our fence line. Full Sun

Potawatomi Lima Bean - A vigorous and heavy producer. In our zone 4 garden we plenty to eat and plenty to raise for seed.   If you want to try limas for the first time, this would be one of my top choices. We grow this variety in our heirloom gardens at Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile in Cashton, Wisconsin. 
The Potawatomi lima was stewarded by the Potawatomi Nations of Kansas. They are one of the top limas for the north. They can be braised, boiled, or sauted fresh. They always provide us with creamy and delicious dishes.  
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Good for the North and Great for the South</li>
<li>Prolific producer</li>
<li>Pole Lima bean</li>
<li>85 days for eating, 105 for dried</li>
<li>10 or 25 seeds or enough to do 10-12' of fence</li>
</ul>
Instructions: 
Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun. 
Direct Seed 2-3" apart or 6" apart if you want to skip thinning. We hold a few seeds back in case we have any gaps. 
Planting Depth 1"
Rows Apart: 48-72" or we just run them down our fence line. 
Full Sun

Potawatomi Lima Bean, Butterbean, Historic Heirloom of the Potawatomi Nation

Burgundy Wine Lima Bean - Gorgeous lima and a heavy producer. In our zone 4 garden we plenty to eat and plenty to raise for seed. This is a pole lima that excelled for us. We grow this variety in our heirloom gardens at Firefly Farm & Mercantile in Cashton, Wisconsin. The origin of the Burgundy Wine Lima is of interest for Dr. John Wyche fans. It is thought this was one he raised. The lineage of this seed is not direct but that is part of Seedsaving! Mary Schultz of Monroe, Washington donated to Seedsavers Exchange (where I requested my original seedstock from). She received it from Lloyd Duggins of Indiana. And he received it from Dr. John Wyche is how it is understood. However it came to be, it is a beast of a producer. Characteristics: Good for the North and Great for the South Prolific producer Pole Lima bean 75-80 days for eating, 100 for dried We offer it in minipacks or packs of 25. Instructions: Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun. Direct Seed 2-3" apart or 6" apart if you want to skip thinning. We hold a few seeds back in case we have any gaps. Planting Depth 1" Rows Apart: 48-72" or we just run them down our fence line. Full Sun

Burgundy Wine Lima Bean - Gorgeous lima and a heavy producer. In our zone 4 garden we plenty to eat and plenty to raise for seed.  This is a pole lima that excelled for us. We grow this variety in our heirloom gardens at Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile in Cashton, Wisconsin. 
The origin of the Burgundy Wine Lima is of interest for Dr. John Wyche fans. It is thought this was one he raised. The lineage of this seed is not direct but that is part of Seedsaving! Mary Schultz of Monroe, Washington donated to Seedsavers Exchange (where I requested my original seedstock from). She received it from Lloyd Duggins of Indiana. And he received it from Dr. John Wyche is how it is understood. However it came to be, it is a beast of a producer. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Good for the North and Great for the South</li>
<li>Prolific producer</li>
<li>Pole Lima bean</li>
<li>75-80 days for eating, 100 for dried</li>
<li>We offer it in minipacks or packs of 25. </li>
</ul>
Instructions: 
Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun. 
Direct Seed 2-3" apart or 6" apart if you want to skip thinning. We hold a few seeds back in case we have any gaps. 
Planting Depth 1"
Rows Apart: 48-72" or we just run them down our fence line. 
Full Sun

Burgundy Wine Lima Bean, Pole Butterbean, Heirloom from Dr. Wyche

Aubrey Deanne Lima Bean - A wonderfully delicious and productive lima. We grow this variety in our heirloom gardens at Firefly Farm & Mercantile in Cashton, Wisconsin. Aubrey Deanna Butterbeans are recorded from Green County, VA before 1890. Our initial seedstock came from Southern Exposure and Seedsavers Exchange. The history is a bit scarce on this one so we welcome any stories or interesting tidbits on this precious heirloom Characteristics: Prized for its disease resistance Heavy Yields Prolific producer Pole Lima bean 75-80 days for eating, 100 for dried We offer it in minipacks or packs of 25. Instructions: Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun. Direct Seed 2-3" apart or 6" apart if you want to skip thinning. We hold a few seeds back in case we have any gaps. Planting Depth 1" Rows Apart: 48-72" or we just run them down our fence line. Full Sun

Aubrey Deanne Lima Bean - A wonderfully delicious and productive lima. We grow this variety in our heirloom gardens at Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile in Cashton, Wisconsin. 
Aubrey Deanna Butterbeans are recorded from Green County, VA before 1890. Our initial seedstock came from Southern Exposure and Seedsavers Exchange. The history is a bit scarce on this one so we welcome any stories or interesting tidbits on this precious heirloom
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Prized for its disease resistance</li>
<li>Heavy Yields</li>
<li>Prolific producer</li>
<li>Pole Lima bean</li>
<li>75-80 days for eating, 100 for dried</li>
<li>We offer it in minipacks or packs of 25. </li>
</ul>
Instructions: 
Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun. 
Direct Seed 2-3" apart or 6" apart if you want to skip thinning. We hold a few seeds back in case we have any gaps. 
Planting Depth 1"
Rows Apart: 48-72" or we just run them down our fence line. 
Full Sun

Aubrey Deanne Lima Bean, Pole Butterbean, pre-1890 Heirloom

🐱 Calico Cat Lima Bean – A Living Piece of Appalachian History Step back in time with the Calico Cat Lima Bean, a storied heirloom that captures the true spirit of the American South. This isn't just a vegetable; it is a "pass-along" treasure that has been preserved by generations of gardeners across the Appalachian mountains and the deep South. Named for its striking resemblance to the marbled coat of a calico cat, these seeds are breathtaking—featuring a creamy white base splashed with deep garnet, maroon, and violet speckles. As a traditional pole butterbean, it represents the resilience and beauty of 19th-century homestead gardening. 📜 The Story & Heritage Appalachian Roots: The Calico Cat (sometimes referred to as the "Calico Willow Leaf" in older circles) has been a staple of mountain farmsteads for over a century. It was prized by families who needed a crop that could withstand the unpredictable humidity and heat of the Southern highlands. The "Pass-Along" Tradition: For decades, these seeds were never sold in stores. They were handed down through families and shared between neighbors at harvest festivals, ensuring that the unique "calico" genetics were never lost to history. A Southern Staple: Historically, this variety was the backbone of "Butter Bean" culture. It was favored for its ability to produce a rich, creamy pot liquor that fed large families during the lean summer months. ✨ Key Features Artisan Seed Patterns: Every bean is a unique work of art, with intricate marbled patterns that have remained unchanged for over 100 years. Heirloom Vigor: These 8–10 foot vines are incredibly robust, showing the natural resistance to pests and heat that modern hybrid beans often lack. Buttery Gourmet Flavor: Unlike commercial limas, the Calico Cat has a thin skin and a dense, nutty interior that earns it the true title of "Butter Bean." 🥣 Historical Culinary Inspiration "In traditional Appalachian kitchens, the Calico Cat was the star of the slow-cooker. Simmered for hours with a piece of cured ham or fatback, these beans create a velvety sauce that is a hallmark of Southern comfort food." 📋 Growing Specifications Feature Details Name Calico Cat Lima Bean Plant Type Heirloom (Climbing Pole Bean) Historical Origin Southeastern USA / Appalachia Days to Maturity 85 - 90 Days Sun Requirement Full Sun (6-8 hours) Planting Depth 1.5 inches Spacing 6 inches apart 🪴 Gardening Tips for Success Respect the Heat: Following historical planting wisdom, wait until the "oak leaves are the size of a squirrel's ear" (or until the soil is a steady 70°F). Sturdy Support: These vines are vigorous climbers. Use a traditional "bean pole" or cattle panel to give them the height they crave. The Dry Harvest: To preserve the seeds for next year (as the old-timers did), leave the last pods on the vine until they are "crispy" and the seeds rattle inside. Grow a legend. Preserve a history. Add the Calico Cat Lima Bean to your heritage garden today! 🐱🫘🌾

<h2 data-line="0" id="🐱 Calico Cat Lima Bean – A Living Piece of Appalachian History">🐱 Calico Cat Lima Bean – A Living Piece of Appalachian History</h2>
Step back in time with the Calico Cat Lima Bean, a storied heirloom that captures the true spirit of the American South. This isn't just a vegetable; it is a "pass-along" treasure that has been preserved by generations of gardeners across the Appalachian mountains and the deep South. 
Named for its striking resemblance to the marbled coat of a calico cat, these seeds are breathtaking—featuring a creamy white base splashed with deep garnet, maroon, and violet speckles. As a traditional pole butterbean, it represents the resilience and beauty of 19th-century homestead gardening.
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Appalachian Roots: The Calico Cat (sometimes referred to as the "Calico Willow Leaf" in older circles) has been a staple of mountain farmsteads for over a century. It was prized by families who needed a crop that could withstand the unpredictable humidity and heat of the Southern highlands.</li>
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The "Pass-Along" Tradition: For decades, these seeds were never sold in stores. They were handed down through families and shared between neighbors at harvest festivals, ensuring that the unique "calico" genetics were never lost to history.</li>
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A Southern Staple: Historically, this variety was the backbone of "Butter Bean" culture. It was favored for its ability to produce a rich, creamy pot liquor that fed large families during the lean summer months.</li>
</ul>
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Artisan Seed Patterns: Every bean is a unique work of art, with intricate marbled patterns that have remained unchanged for over 100 years.</li>
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Heirloom Vigor: These 8–10 foot vines are incredibly robust, showing the natural resistance to pests and heat that modern hybrid beans often lack.</li>
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Buttery Gourmet Flavor: Unlike commercial limas, the Calico Cat has a thin skin and a dense, nutty interior that earns it the true title of "Butter Bean."</li>
</ul>
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"In traditional Appalachian kitchens, the Calico Cat was the star of the slow-cooker. Simmered for hours with a piece of cured ham or fatback, these beans create a velvety sauce that is a hallmark of Southern comfort food."
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<h3 data-line="27" id="📋 Growing Specifications">📋 Growing Specifications</h3>
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<td>Name</td>
<td>Calico Cat Lima Bean</td>
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<td>Plant Type</td>
<td>Heirloom (Climbing Pole Bean)</td>
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<td>Historical Origin</td>
<td>Southeastern USA / Appalachia</td>
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<td>Days to Maturity</td>
<td>85 - 90 Days</td>
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<td>Sun Requirement</td>
<td>Full Sun (6-8 hours)</td>
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<td>Planting Depth</td>
<td>1.5 inches</td>
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<td>Spacing</td>
<td>6 inches apart</td>
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<h3 data-line="40" id="🪴 Gardening Tips for Success">🪴 Gardening Tips for Success</h3>
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Respect the Heat: Following historical planting wisdom, wait until the "oak leaves are the size of a squirrel's ear" (or until the soil is a steady 70°F).</li>
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Sturdy Support: These vines are vigorous climbers. Use a traditional "bean pole" or cattle panel to give them the height they crave.</li>
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The Dry Harvest: To preserve the seeds for next year (as the old-timers did), leave the last pods on the vine until they are "crispy" and the seeds rattle inside.</li>
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Grow a legend. Preserve a history. Add the Calico Cat Lima Bean to your heritage garden today! 🐱🫘🌾

Calico Cat Lima Bean,  Pole Butterbean, Heirloom

50 Organic Seeds

25 Seeds

Willowleaf Colored Lima Bean - A heavy yielding lima with willow shaped leaves and beautiful colored limas. The variation for the leaves comes from the Sieva lima. We grow this variety in our heirloom gardens at Firefly Farm & Mercantile in Cashton, Wisconsin. We will offer in larger quantities in 2027 so order early for 2026 if you's like to try a 10 pack. W. Atlas Burpee offered the white willowleaf lima in his 1891 seed catalog but it was around for many years and is rumored to come first from Tennessee. The colored lima was said to be developed later and mentioned in catalogs in the early 1900's. Characteristics: Prolific producer Pole Lima bean 80 days for eating, 100 for dried We offer it in minipacks or packs of 25. Instructions: Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun. Direct Seed 2-3" apart or 6" apart if you want to skip thinning. We hold a few seeds back in case we have any gaps. Planting Depth 1" Rows Apart: 48-72" or we just run them down our fence line. Full Sun

Willowleaf Colored Lima Bean - A heavy yielding lima with willow shaped leaves and beautiful colored limas. The variation for the leaves comes from the Sieva lima. We grow this variety in our heirloom gardens at Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile in Cashton, Wisconsin. We will offer in larger quantities in 2027 so order early for 2026 if you's like to try a 10 pack. 
W. Atlas Burpee offered the white willowleaf lima in his 1891 seed catalog but it was around for many years and is rumored to come first from Tennessee. The colored lima was said to be developed later and mentioned in catalogs in the early 1900's. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Prolific producer</li>
<li>Pole Lima bean</li>
<li>80 days for eating, 100 for dried</li>
<li>We offer it in minipacks or packs of 25. </li>
</ul>
Instructions: 
Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun. 
Direct Seed 2-3" apart or 6" apart if you want to skip thinning. We hold a few seeds back in case we have any gaps. 
Planting Depth 1"
Rows Apart: 48-72" or we just run them down our fence line. 
Full Sun

Willowleaf Colored Lima Bean,  Pole Butterbean, Heirloom

Willowleaf Lima Bean - A very heavy yielding lima with willow shaped leaves and Sieva sized and similar white limas. In fact this is sport from the Sieva lima. We grow this variety in our heirloom gardens at Firefly Farm & Mercantile in Cashton, Wisconsin. W. Atlas Burpee offered the white willowleaf lima in his 1891 seed catalog but it was around for many years and is rumored to come first from Tennessee. The colored lima was said to be developed later and mentioned in catalogs in the early 1900's. Characteristics: Top Yielding Lima Pole Lima bean 80 days for eating, 100 for dried We offer it in minipacks or packs of 25. Instructions: Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun. Direct Seed 2-3" apart or 6" apart if you want to skip thinning. We hold a few seeds back in case we have any gaps. Planting Depth 1" Rows Apart: 48-72" or we just run them down our fence line. Full Sun

Willowleaf Lima Bean - A very heavy yielding lima with willow shaped leaves and Sieva sized and similar white limas. In fact this is sport from the Sieva lima. We grow this variety in our heirloom gardens at Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile in Cashton, Wisconsin. 
W. Atlas Burpee offered the white willowleaf lima in his 1891 seed catalog but it was around for many years and is rumored to come first from Tennessee. The colored lima was said to be developed later and mentioned in catalogs in the early 1900's. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Top Yielding Lima</li>
<li>Pole Lima bean</li>
<li>80 days for eating, 100 for dried</li>
<li>We offer it in minipacks or packs of 25. </li>
</ul>
Instructions: 
Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun. 
Direct Seed 2-3" apart or 6" apart if you want to skip thinning. We hold a few seeds back in case we have any gaps. 
Planting Depth 1"
Rows Apart: 48-72" or we just run them down our fence line. 
Full Sun

Willowleaf Bean, Pole Butterbean, Heirloom

The Seed Savers Exchange - In 2004 Helen & H. Lee Thomas of West Virginia donated this variety to SSE. They received the seeds from H. Lee’s grandfather, Wick B. Smith of Sandyville, West Virginia, who had grown this variety since at least the 1930s. Seeds are either white with dark purple mottling or solid purple. The fresh shelling limas are sweet, while dry limas are also nutty. Pole habit, 90-110 days. Characteristics: Organic Pole bean Slightly curved pods Flat seeds are either white with dark purple mottling or solid purple Fresh shelling limas are sweet, dry limas are nutty tasting 90-100 days to dry beans Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Harvest frequently to increase yield. Pods can be left on the vine to mature and then harvested as dry beans. Direct Seed 2" apart Planting Depth 1" Full Sun

The Seed Savers Exchange - In 2004 Helen &amp; H. Lee Thomas of West Virginia donated this variety to SSE. They received the seeds from H. Lee’s grandfather, Wick B. Smith of Sandyville, West Virginia, who had grown this variety since at least the 1930s. Seeds are either white with dark purple mottling or solid purple. The fresh shelling limas are sweet, while dry limas are also nutty. Pole habit, 90-110 days.
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Pole bean</li>
<li>Slightly curved pods</li>
<li>Flat seeds are either white with dark purple mottling or solid purple</li>
<li>Fresh shelling limas are sweet, dry limas are nutty tasting</li>
<li>90-100 days to dry beans</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Harvest frequently to increase yield. Pods can be left on the vine to mature and then harvested as dry beans.
Direct Seed 2" apart
Planting Depth 1"
Full Sun

Wick's Lima Bean pre 1930's Heirloom, Organic

Not available for the 2026 season. The Seed Savers Exchange - The large beans of this vigorous pole lima variety are quite tasty, with the dry beans having a sweet, walnut flavor when cooked. Slightly curved, sometimes twisted pods grow 4-4.5" long and contain three to four seeds each. Reverend Roy Blount of Washington Parish, Louisiana, shared this early-maturing variety with Seed Savers Exchange member John Coykendall, who gave it to SSE. It has been in Blount’s family since the 1880s but reportedly dates back to at least the 1860s. 80 days. Characteristics: From the Collection for 2023 Organic Historic Variety Pole lima Slightly curved to twisted pods 80 days 25 Seeds Instructions - Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun. Direct Seed: 2" apart Seed Depth: 1" Rows Apart: 36-48" Support: trellis, tepee, or fencing Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Not available for the 2026 season. 
The Seed Savers Exchange - 
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The large beans of this vigorous pole lima variety are quite tasty, with the dry beans having a sweet, walnut flavor when cooked. Slightly curved, sometimes twisted pods grow 4-4.5" long and contain three to four seeds each. Reverend Roy Blount of Washington Parish, Louisiana, shared this early-maturing variety with Seed Savers Exchange member John Coykendall, who gave it to SSE. It has been in Blount’s family since the 1880s but reportedly dates back to at least the 1860s. 80 days. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>From the Collection for 2023 </li>
<li>Organic </li>
<li>Historic Variety </li>
<li>Pole lima </li>
<li>Slightly curved to twisted pods </li>
<li>80 days </li>
<li>25 Seeds</li>
</ul>
Instructions -
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Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun.
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<li>Direct Seed: 2" apart </li>
<li>Seed Depth: 1" </li>
<li>Rows Apart: 36-48" </li>
<li>Support: trellis, tepee, or fencing </li>
</ul>
 Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Snow on the Mountain Lima Bean, Organic

Hopi Yellow Lima Bean - I love the color as it adds to the rainbow of limas so we grow it. It varies in production but since we get more dry spells. I wanted a lima that would thrive in drought. We grow this variety in our heirloom gardens at Firefly Farm & Mercantile in Cashton, Wisconsin. Hopi Yellow is a pre-colonial landrace lima stewarded by the Hopi Nation. The lima does well in dry conditions and prefers a longer season than our zone 4 garden but we still get a decent harvest. If in a dry climate with 140 days of growing frost free, you would get a wonderful yield. Characteristics: High Drought Resistance Prolific producer Pole Lima bean 95 days for eating, 130 for dried We offer it in minipacks or packs of 25. Instructions: Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun. Direct Seed 2-3" apart or 6" apart if you want to skip thinning. We hold a few seeds back in case we have any gaps. Planting Depth 1" Rows Apart: 48-72" or we just run them down our fence line. Full Sun

Hopi Yellow Lima Bean - I love the color as it adds to the rainbow of limas so we grow it. It varies in production but since we get more dry spells. I wanted a lima that would thrive in drought. 
We grow this variety in our heirloom gardens at Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile in Cashton, Wisconsin. 
Hopi Yellow is a pre-colonial landrace lima stewarded by the Hopi Nation. The lima does well in dry conditions and prefers a longer season than our zone 4 garden but we still get a decent harvest. If in a dry climate with 140 days of growing frost free, you would get a wonderful yield. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>High Drought Resistance </li>
<li>Prolific producer</li>
<li>Pole Lima bean</li>
<li>95 days for eating, 130 for dried</li>
<li>We offer it in minipacks or packs of 25. </li>
</ul>
Instructions: 
Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun. 
Direct Seed 2-3" apart or 6" apart if you want to skip thinning. We hold a few seeds back in case we have any gaps. 
Planting Depth 1"
Rows Apart: 48-72" or we just run them down our fence line. 
Full Sun

Hopi Yellow Lima Bean,  Butterbean, pre-colonial Heirloom

Clemson Red Lima Bean - This is probably the heaviest lima for yields per vine. It's dark red limas are delicious and can handle any weather thrown at it. We grow this variety in our heirloom gardens at Firefly Farm & Mercantile in Cashton, Wisconsin. The origin of the Clemson Red is rooted in Clemson University's agricultural program. This variety was released in the 1930's and gained popularity across the South. Clemson University has been integral in finding and developing crops for the deep south. Characteristics: Prized for its disease resistance Heavy Yields Prolific producer Pole Lima bean 75-80 days for eating, 100 for dried We offer it in minipacks or packs of 25. Instructions: Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun. Direct Seed 2-3" apart or 6" apart if you want to skip thinning. We hold a few seeds back in case we have any gaps. Planting Depth 1" Rows Apart: 48-72" or we just run them down our fence line. Full Sun

Clemson Red Lima Bean - This is probably the heaviest lima for yields per vine. It's dark red limas are delicious and can handle any weather thrown at it. We grow this variety in our heirloom gardens at Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile in Cashton, Wisconsin. 
The origin of the Clemson Red is rooted in Clemson University's agricultural program. This variety was released in the 1930's and gained popularity across the South. Clemson University has been integral in finding and developing crops for the deep south.
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Prized for its disease resistance</li>
<li>Heavy Yields</li>
<li>Prolific producer</li>
<li>Pole Lima bean</li>
<li>75-80 days for eating, 100 for dried</li>
<li>We offer it in minipacks or packs of 25. </li>
</ul>
Instructions: 
Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun. 
Direct Seed 2-3" apart or 6" apart if you want to skip thinning. We hold a few seeds back in case we have any gaps. 
Planting Depth 1"
Rows Apart: 48-72" or we just run them down our fence line. 
Full Sun

Clemson Red Lima Bean, Pole Butterbean, 1930's Heirloom

Supplies are limited and orders have started pouring in so we have this variety on hold until we pack up more. Alabama Black Butterbeans Alabama Black Butterbean history is tied to a farmer named Sam Reid of Blount County, Alabama. He offered this seed in 1995 and placed an ad in the Alabama Farmers Bulletin. Bill Peters of Alabaster, Al answered the ad and obtained this cool seed. I lived in the neighboring town in the mid 2000's, Chelsea, Alabama and this is where I first tried and heard the name - Alabama Black Butterbeans. I never did get any seeds as life gets crazy and years later I regretted it. It was always in the back of my mind to find these seeds. The seeds were found and amazingly hyper local as my friend Craig (of Hillsboro, WI) actually had this seed and shared some with me as he obtained seeds years prior. I grew my first crop in 2025 and boy did it ever flourish We are lucky to have one of the rarest heirlooms in our collection. Characteristics: Good for the North and Great for the South Rarear Popular Lima We Offer Pole Lima bean Medium sized black seeds 85 days for eating, 105 for dried 25 seeds or enough to do 10-12' of fence. Instructions: Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun. Direct Seed 2-3" apart or 6" apart if you want to skip thinning. We hold a few seeds back in case we have any gaps. Planting Depth 1" Rows Apart: 48-72" or we just run them down our fence line. Full Sun

Supplies are limited and orders have started pouring in so we have this variety on hold until we pack up more. 
Alabama Black Butterbeans
Alabama Black Butterbean history is tied to a farmer named Sam Reid of Blount County, Alabama. He offered this seed in 1995 and placed an ad in the Alabama Farmers Bulletin. Bill Peters of Alabaster, Al answered the ad and obtained this cool seed. I lived in the neighboring town in the mid 2000's, Chelsea, Alabama and this is where I first tried and heard the name - Alabama Black Butterbeans. 
I never did get any seeds as life gets crazy and years later I regretted it. It was always in the back of my mind to find these seeds. The seeds were found and amazingly hyper local as my friend Craig (of Hillsboro, WI) actually had this seed and shared some with me as he obtained seeds years prior. I grew my first crop in 2025 and boy did it ever flourish  
We are lucky to have one of the rarest heirlooms in our collection. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Good for the North and Great for the South</li>
<li>Rarear Popular Lima We Offer</li>
<li>Pole Lima bean</li>
<li>Medium sized black seeds</li>
<li>85 days for eating, 105 for dried</li>
<li>25 seeds or enough to do 10-12' of fence.</li>
</ul>
Instructions: 
Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun. 
Direct Seed 2-3" apart or 6" apart if you want to skip thinning. We hold a few seeds back in case we have any gaps. 
Planting Depth 1"
Rows Apart: 48-72" or we just run them down our fence line. 
Full Sun

Alabama Black Lima Bean, Butterbean, Alabama Heirloom, Rare

Alabama Black Eye Lima Bean - A solid producer with excellent taste. The bean is white with a black eye around the hilum which is where its name comes from. We grow this variety in our heirloom gardens at Firefly Farm & Mercantile in Cashton, Wisconsin. This one can be traced to the 1830's in seed catalogs and specifically in 1837 of the David Landreth & Sons' Rural Register and Almanac is where Black Eye Lima is mentioned. Later in 1840 the added Alabama is mentioned in a later edition. David Landreth & Sons is a historic seed company from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Our source seed is from Southern Exposure Seed Exchange. Characteristics: Solid producer Pole Lima bean 75-80 days for eating, 100 for dried We offer it in minipacks or packs of 25. Instructions: Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun. Direct Seed 2-3" apart or 6" apart if you want to skip thinning. We hold a few seeds back in case we have any gaps. Ultimately we let them have 8-12" of space between plantings Planting Depth 1" Rows Apart: 48-72" or we just run them down our fence line. Full Sun

Alabama Black Eye Lima Bean - A solid producer with excellent taste. The bean is white with a black eye around the hilum which is where its name comes from. We grow this variety in our heirloom gardens at Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile in Cashton, Wisconsin. 
This one can be traced to the 1830's in seed catalogs and specifically in 1837 of the David Landreth &amp; Sons' Rural Register and Almanac is where Black Eye Lima is mentioned. Later in 1840 the added Alabama is mentioned in a later edition. David Landreth &amp; Sons is a historic seed company from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 
Our source seed is from Southern Exposure Seed Exchange. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Solid producer</li>
<li>Pole Lima bean</li>
<li>75-80 days for eating, 100 for dried</li>
<li>We offer it in minipacks or packs of 25. </li>
</ul>
Instructions: 
Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun. 
Direct Seed 2-3" apart or 6" apart if you want to skip thinning. We hold a few seeds back in case we have any gaps.  Ultimately we let them have 8-12" of space between plantings
Planting Depth 1"
Rows Apart: 48-72" or we just run them down our fence line. 
Full Sun

Alabama Black Eye Lima Bean, Pole Butterbean, 1837 Heirloom

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<li>No Tracking of Personal Information.&nbsp;The Site is not set up to track, collect or distribute personal information not entered by visitors. Through the Site access logs we do collect clickstream data and HTTP protocol elements, which generate certain kinds of non-identifying Site usage data, such as the number of hits and visits to our Site. This information is used for internal purposes by technical support staff for research and development, user analysis and business decision making, all of which provides better services to the public. The statistics garnered, which contain no personal information and cannot be used to gather such information, may also be provided to third parties.</li>
<li>Use of Cookies.&nbsp;The Company, or its third party vendors, collects non-identifiable and personal information through the use of various technologies, including "cookies". A cookie is an alphanumeric identifier that a website can transfer to customer's hard drive through customer's browser. The cookie is then stored on customer's computer as an anonymous tag that identifies the customer's computer, but not the customer. Cookies may be sent by the Company or its third party vendors. Customer can set its browser to notify customer before a cookie is received, giving an opportunity to decide whether to accept the cookie. Customer may also set its browser to turn off cookies; however, some websites may not then work properly.</li>
<li>Use of Web Technologies.&nbsp;The Company may also use web beacons or other&nbsp;&nbsp;technologies to better tailor the Site to provide better customer service. If these beacons or technologies are in use, when a visitor accesses these pages of the Site, a non-identifiable notice of that visit is generated which may be processed by Company or by its suppliers. Web beacons usually work in conjunction with cookies. If customer does not want cookie information to be associated with customer's visits to these pages, customer can set its browser to turn off cookies; however, web beacon and other technologies will still detect visits to these pages, but the notices they generate cannot be associated with other non-identifiable cookie information and are disregarded.</li>
<li>Collection of Non-Identifiable Information.&nbsp;The Company may collect non-identifiable information from user visits to the Site in order to provide better customer service. Examples of such collecting include: traffic analysis, such as tracking of the domains from which users visit, or tracking numbers of visitors; measuring visitor activity on the Site; website and system administration; user analysis; and business decision making. Such information is sometimes known as "clickstream data." We or our contractors may use this data to analyze trends and statistics.</li>
<li>Collection of Personal Information.&nbsp;The Company collects personal identifying information from customer during a transaction. We may extract some personally identifying information about that transaction in a non-identifiable format and combine it with other non-identifiable information, such as clickstream data. This information is used and analyzed only at an aggregate level (not at an individual level) to help us understand trends and patterns. This information is not reviewed at an individual level.</li>
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<li>Information Security.</li>
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<li>No Liability for Acts of Third Parties.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Company will exercise all reasonable efforts to safeguard the confidentiality of customer personal information. However, transmissions protected by industry standard security technology and implemented by human beings cannot be made absolutely secure. Consequently, we shall not be liable for unauthorized disclosure of personal information due to no fault of the Company including, but not limited to, errors in transmission and unauthorized acts of our employees, independent contractors or other third parties.</li>
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<li>Privacy Policy Changes and Opt-Out Rights.</li>
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<li>Changes to Privacy Policy.&nbsp;This privacy notice was last updated on the date set forth at the end of the policy. The Company reserves the right to change or update our privacy policy statement at any time by posting the modified policy. Any such modifications shall be effective immediately. You can view the most recent version of these terms at any time at Fireflyfarmandmercantile.com. Each use by you shall constitute and be deemed your unconditional acceptance of this Agreement, unless you have clicked the “x” on the opt-out option box herein.</li>
<li>Opt-Out Right.&nbsp;Customer and/or prospective customer has the right at any time to cease permitting personal information to be collected, used or disclosed by the Company and/or by any third parties with whom we have shared and/or transferred such personal information. Right of cancellation may be exercised by contacting us via e-mail, telephone or certified mail. After processing the cancellation, we will delete customer or prospective customer's personal information from its data base.</li>
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<li>Access Rights to Data.</li>
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<li>Information Maintained by Us.&nbsp;Upon customer's request, the Company will provide a reasonable description of customer's personally identifiable information that we maintain in our data bank. The Company can be contacted by e-mail at&nbsp;andre@fireflyfarmandmercantile.com or 27960 Market Rd, Cashton, WI 54619.</li>
<li>Corrections and Changes to Personal Information.&nbsp;Help us to keep customer personal information accurate. If customer's personal information changes, or if customer notes an error upon review of customer information that we have on file, please promptly e-mail us at&nbsp;[Email address]&nbsp;and provide the new or correct information.</li>
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<li>Accountability.</li>
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<li>Questions, Problems and Complaints.&nbsp;If you have a question about this policy statement, or a complaint about the Company’s compliance with this privacy policy, you may contact us by e-mail&nbsp;andre@fireflyfarmandmercantile.com</li>
<li>Terms of Use.&nbsp;If customer chooses make a purchase of goods or services from the Company via the Site, customer's action is hereby deemed acceptance of the Company’s practices described in this policy statement. Any dispute over privacy between customer and the Company is subject to the provisions of this notice and to our Website Terms of Use and our Terms and Conditions of Online Sales each of which is hereby incorporated herein and which can be found on our home page at&nbsp;Fireflyfarmandmercantile.com.&nbsp;</li>
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PRIVACY POLICY

If for any reason you are not happy with a purchase, please email us at andre@fireflyfarmandmercantile.com so we can assist.&nbsp; We do provide refunds up to 10 days of you receiving merchandise. We may ask for the product to be returned to be eligible for a refund. We do not do refunds for shipping unless it is something we feel we could have done better. Carriers often don’t deliver based on their own timelines but you can always pick up at our garden shop too. Unlike most online garden online retailers we have a business location too, so come in out and visit our farm.

REFUND POLICY

Shipping Policy: 
Seasonal Availability: We typically have more than one season of products available to order.&nbsp; We separate these at time of fulfillment. Shipping is typically collected for the shipment leaving the soonest and for pre-ordered items, we will send you a shipping invoice to pay before your merchandise arrives.&nbsp;
Pre-calculated weights:
Sometimes the products purchased may weigh more or less than the calculated shipping rate. We try our best to determine the weights based on current and past inventory.&nbsp; We do provide refunds proactively and will communicate accordingly.&nbsp;
We try our best to offer the right services for you at checkout. If we see an opportunity for a more desirable service we will reach out to you. Please ensure we have a good contact number or email&nbsp; so we can do so.&nbsp;
United States Postal Service and UPS services go out Monday through Friday. This allows us to ensure we provide a quality product at a reasonable rate. Any delivery times are just estimates from the carrier once they receive the package. We cannot change this due to Shopify’s policy. I would if I could as it can lead to some confusion.
We are a small garden shop and have very little pull with any carrier (and seriously who really does with USPS or any other). For the most part UPS timelines have been the most consistent. But there are not delivery dates but days your package will be in transit once we drop it off. In average we take 1-4 business days to fulfill orders and then the carrier’s approximate shipping times are added to that.&nbsp;

SHIPPING POLICY

We accept various forms for payment. Currently we accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express as well as Google Pay and Shop Pay.
We strive to deliver on what we say we are going to do. Pre-orders are orders that are being taken without inventory on hand. The advantage is you get a great price, but sometimes crops just don't yield what is expected. We will use many different suppliers to fulfill your orders as best as possible. We won't substitute without your permission so please make sure you leave your best contact information so we can reach out to you. On occasion if unable to reach you, we will simply send the substitute product but you are welcome to call us once receiving it and letting us know you’d like a refund on it.

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